Morning Shuttle Driver - Safe Transport for Shelter Guests

Mercy House; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy House in Buena Park, CA seeks a full-time Shuttle Driver to transport guests to and from the Emergency Shelter Program. The role requires safe operation of program vehicles, route planning, and assisting with shelter logistics.

The position is non-exempt, pays $22.00 per hour, with a schedule that includes morning shifts and alternating days. Training and teamwork are emphasized to support guests and shelter operations.

Qualifications

• Must possess a clean driving record with no limitations.
• Must be comfortable driving large vehicles (averaging 24 feet in length).
• Possess a tolerance and understanding for individuals with urgent case management and health needs.

Responsibilities

• Drive program vehicles in a safe and orderly manner to predetermined approved locations.
• Check that all safety restraints are in working order and are used correctly when needed.
• Maintain the overall cleanliness of the vehicles.
• Safely load all guests in the safest way possible.
• Safely and appropriately use hydraulic wheelchair lifts.
• Type and plan daily routes based off several possible drop-off locations.
• Generate daily and weekly route and maintenance reports, to be turned into management for records.
• Meet transportation goals in a challenging and always changing atmosphere.
• Work with a partner to see maintenance issues taken care of as needed.
• Assist in the implementation of all shelter activities to ensure quality delivery of services, including meals, laundry, emptying trash, and overall cleanliness of the facility.

Skills

Clean driving record

Operate large vehicles

Bilingual Spanish

Safety-focused

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Mercy House in Buena Park, CA seeks a full-time Shuttle Driver to transport guests to and from the Emergency Shelter Program. The role requires safe operation of program vehicles, route planning, and assisting with shelter logistics.

The position is non-exempt, pays $22.00 per hour, with a schedule that includes morning shifts and alternating days. Training and teamwork are emphasized to support guests and shelter operations.